Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–MiraVista webinar, Dr. Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM will provide a clinical review of anti-fungal treatment recommendations for common invasive fungal infections (e.g., blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, opportunistic molds) in dogs and cats. This lecture will also include a brief historical review and a look at what the future holds for antifungal therapies in veterinary medicine.

ASPCAPro Presents: With community need for services on the rise and budgets already stretched thin, making smart, strategic decisions based on data and trends is more important than ever. Join colleagues from the seven Northern Tier states, plus a data expert from Pethealth, Inc., as we explore exclusive data and share ways to use these insights when making tough program choices. During this interactive session, presenters will answer your questions as you engage with colleagues, industry experts, and the Northern Tier Shelter Initiative team.

ACVB Presents (fee applies): We all look forward to puppy and kitten appointments, but when the patient shows signs of an emotional disorder, things get muddy. Join us for this video and picture filled webinar where you will learn which treatments have been proven to work for fear, aggression, and anxiety in puppies and kittens (and which ones do not), how to recognize abnormal behavior patterns and the early interventions which can help to slow the progression of emotional disorders.

VETGirl Presents: Join us for a complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, where Dr. Natalie Marks reviews all you need to know about canine leptospirosis in general practice. Find out what breeds not to forget, what lab abnormalities not to miss and keys to early diagnosis and successful therapy. Learn all things lepto over lunch!

Suzanne Clothier Presents (fee applies): This webinar focuses on the poorly understood behaviors that we label as “resource guarding.” This topic deserves a clear eyed look at these behaviors, what may be motivating them, how these fit within the context of natural dog behavior, and how to approach working with these behaviors with a more nuanced understanding. I see important differences between resource guarding and rule setting, an important distinction.

CalAnimals Presents: Interested in learning about the legalities of intake in California animal shelters? Then join us as lead attorneys from the San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS program, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman, discuss California’s legal framework and a shelter’s legal requirements for dog and cat intake in the state. This 1-hour webinar will help shelter leaders more confidently communicate to diverse constituents about their shelter operations and explore creative ways to optimize welfare and lifesaving in their own communities.

Fear Free Presents: In this presentation, Valarie Tynes, DVM , DACVB, DACAW will provide multiple suggestions for helping the system run more smoothly without sacrificing the emotional health of our patients. The result will be an appointment that runs more efficiently because the patient is more relaxed and a happier, more satisfied client because they see their pet having a less distressing experience at the veterinary clinic.

VETGirl Presents: Join us for a complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl–Zoetis CE webinar, where Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, DABVP reviews how to manage feline osteoarthritis (OA). Left untreated, feline OA can impact the quality of life in our feline patients, as is it often under-recognized and undertreated.

Pet Professional Guild Presents (fee applies): While systematic desensitization continues to be the gold standard training method for dogs who are afraid to be alone, a down-stay DRI is highly effective for dogs who are frustrated and can even be helpful for the fearful pups as well. Join us to brush up on your desensitization training skills as well as learn how to use a DRI down-stay to help more families gain the ability to leave their homes without worrying about their dog.

The Bridge Club Presents: Mast cell tumors (MCT) in dogs are very common, accounting for approximately 20% of all skin tumors. In this conversation, we dive deep into tumors, specifically mast cells and will be joined by Dr. Sue Ettinger, Dr. Pam Jones, and Dr. Justine Campbell. This conversation is supported by Virbac.